Eye Care

The Pharmacy Times® Eye Care resource center provides clinical news and articles, coverage from ophthalmology conferences and meetings, links to condition-specific resources, and videos and other content.

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The Expanding Roles of Genetic Counselors in Specialty Pharmacy Management

Currently, genetic counselors apply their molecular and clinical expertise in diverse roles, many delivered via telehealth.

Edge Detection Might Help Explain Range in Quality of Life for Patients With Advanced Cases

Patients with this severe condition seem to experience significant differences in quality of life despite having similar visual fields

OTC Case Studies: Skin and Eye Health

Four case studies about skin and eye health.

Findings Show Brain-Eye Pressure Connection, Possible Path for Treatment

As the nerve exits the eye, the heightened pressure applies mechanical strain to the optic nerve, causing vision loss and potential blindness.

New Genetic Test Could Prevent Blindness

Once accredited for use, the new test will improve doctors’ ability to predict and prevent vision loss from glaucoma.

OTC Products (May 2020)

Over-the-counter products featured in the May 2020 issue.

Educate Patients About the Basics of Blepharitis

Pharmacists are in a prime position to convey preventive and treatment options for eyelid inflammation.

Phase 4 Clinical Trial Completed for Eye Drop Formula for Patients with Sjögren's Syndrome

In the United States, more than 16 million Americans have DES and that number is expected to increase.

FDA Approves OTC Olopatadine Solutions for Eye Allergy Relief

The FDA has approved olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic 0.1% and 0.2% solution for sale as an OTC medication in the United States.

Interactives: Case Studies (February 2020)

Using metformin for type 1 diabetes and handling eye irritation—how would you respond to these cases?

Eye Allergy Itch-Relief Drops to Be Available Over-the-Counter

The once-daily solution will be the first once-daily eye-itch allergy-relief drop to be available without a prescription in the United States.

Talking Prescription Labels' Availability Expands

Audible prescription labels will be available in-store at more than 420 Canadian pharmacy locations, including those at Lawtons Drugs, Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, IGA (western Canada), and FreshCo.

The Pharmacy Times® eye care resource center serves as your one-stop ophthalmology clinic. The content here includes breaking news coverage of approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration, key takeaways from the latest novel therapies in clinical trials, and notifications of updates to clinical guidelines for countless conditions.

Among its other resources are a wealth of videos including interviews with eye care professionals, thought leaders, and experts in the space, as well as moderated Peer Exchange panel discussions about the best practices and key methods for treating complex cases, utilizing the newest therapies, examining the issues and challenges of treating retinal diseases, like achromatopsia, chloridemia, macular degeneration, and others.